Section 38: Breach of licence and safety

38. Breach of licence and safety (1) Without prejudice to the other powers of the Authority, where the Authority is of the opinion that— (a) a licensee has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of its license; and (b) such failure constitutes a danger to public safety, the Authority may, by order, require the licensee to take such action as it considers necessary within such period as is specified in the order. (2) Where the licensee fails to comply with an order made under this section, the licensee shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 50,000 rupees for every day during which the default continues. (3) The Authority may, by order, prohibit the use of any electric line or other electrical facilities as from such date as may be specified in that order until the order is complied with, or for such time as may be specified, and where the licensee fails to comply with the order, the licensee shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 50,000 rupees for every day during which the default continues. PART VII – MISCELLANEOUS